Cochlearia officinalis subsp. officinalis

Cochlearia officinalis subsp. officinalis

Native to:
Baltic States | Belgium | Denmark | Finland | Føroyar | France | Germany | Ireland | Netherlands | Norway | Russia | Sweden

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Cochlearia
Species:
Cochlearia officinalis subsp. officinalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification. Light aids germination; sow on surface or barely cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI